Medical Lab Scientist

Location: Sitka, AK

Duration: Fulltime

Shift Information: Days, Full Time

Description

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job:

Perform all levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing and laboratory services. Evaluates, judges, and interprets test results and ensures accuracy. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and works with MLTs and LST to troubleshoot problems. Provides specialized expertise in microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology, and infectious disease safety. Performs patient specimen testing. Ensures sample suitability.

Provide limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and nursing and refers advanced clinical questions to Laboratory Medical Director. Provide LIS consultation to all SEARHC staff. Educate SEARHC staff in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine.

Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments. Reviews LJ charts and submits data to Laboratory Manager and the peer. Works with the Laboratory Manager to ensure quality measures are met and writes policies and procedures Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.

With Direction from the Laboratory Manager reviews the work of MLTs and LSTs to ensure accuracy and assigns tasks. Trains new employees, staff, and laboratory students. Participates in continuing education programs. Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are maintained

Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Required.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field. Progressively responsible work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Medical Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).

Experience Required

One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital internship subsequent to degree.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing.

Knowledge of LIS operation the ability to utilize a variety of laboratory and other software applications.

Knowledge of laboratory equipment use and operations.

Knowledge of all aspects of quality control.

Skills In

Knowledge CLIA, Joint Commission, CAP, and other regulatory requirements.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates.

Skill in oral and written communications.

Ability To

Ability to interpret laboratory reports and quality control results for accuracy and to trouble shoot problem.

Ability to performs patient specimen testing and ensure sample suitability with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to work independently to assess the validity of lab results before release to providers.

Ability in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates and to keep self and others on task.

Ability to train staff and maintain necessary continuing education.

Required Certifications

American Medical Technologists - American Medical Technologists, Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) - American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Specialty: Medical Laboratory

Sub Specialty(s): Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician

Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.